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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs Four Roses Bourbon
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and Four Roses Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +11 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 | ~$22 – $28 ~$85 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor with more proof behind it.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).